I played D'addario strings for the first 10 years I played guitar, then about 4 years ago I decided to take a shot at making a custom gauge set specifically for my guitar. Ernie...Read complete review

I played D'addario strings for the first 10 years I played guitar, then about 4 years ago I decided to take a shot at making a custom gauge set specifically for my guitar. Ernie ball strings are easier to find individually so I changed brands. I can't even begin to describe how much of a difference it makes having consistently ascending string tensions across the fretboard on my 7-string (~21 lbs at low end to ~13 lbs at high end) especially for fast players. Sweeps and arpeggios immediately feel more natural. My 7-string is currently tuned to drop G (d,A,F,C,g,D,G). With a 25.5" scale the best gauges are .010,.014,.019,.028,.039,.056, and .074 if you want a good middle ground between tight strings and bendability. Give it a shot, you won't be disappointed.

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I tried to install an .026 Wound as a D string But THE STRING IS TOO SHORT--- That means of 21 strings purchased, the.018W , .024W ,.26W 032W 036W and.042W strings...Read complete review

I tried to install an .026 Wound as a D string But THE STRING IS TOO SHORT--- That means of 21 strings purchased, the.018W , .024W ,.26W 032W 036W and.042W strings can onlybe used as LOW E or G. My Guitar is an Epiphone Emperor Regent with a frequensator tail piece. All of these strings are WORTHLESS. I'd like a refund.

I tried to install an .026 Wound as a D string But THE STRING IS TOO SHORT--- That means of 21 strings purchased, the.018W , .024W ,.26W 032W 036W and.042W strings can onlybe used as LOW E or G. My Guitar is an Epiphone Emperor Regent with a frequensator tail piece. All of these strings are WORTHLESS. I'd like a refund.

These 3 packs of individual strings are awesome! I keep my Custom Tele Deluxe and Les Paul tuned down in drop C and Drop A respectively and I had been having issues staying in tune. Heavier strings did the trick. Not only did a beefier string drastically improve my tuning stability, my sound got alot thicker. I'm using these along with a set of Ernie Ball "Skinny Top Heavy Bottoms" and thet work perfect. Set up as follows: 60-52-36-17-13-10 for Drop C and 70-52-36-17-13-10 for drop A. I LOVE THESE STRINGS!

I picked up a couple of sets of custom gauge strings for a project guitar. They worked perfectly and sound great. Very happy with the option to pick up a single gauge of string (and the option of such heavy strings for a guitar). Have been a huge fan for Ernie Ball for years, on both my guitars and basses and these live up to the same quality I've expected.

It's really nice that Ernie Ball went out of their way for you to get specific individual strings that you need for in a last minute pinch or say you are looking for a specific gauge to put on your guitar. What a great idea! I have no complaints at all about that.

Sets of 10's with wound third strings are increasing becoming dinosaurs. Only D'Addario makes a set with their EXL110W set. By being able to buy these singles at a good price in a pack of 3 I can use all the sets with solid third strings that I found on sale. Thanks to MF and Ernie Ball.

I bought 2 of these 3-pack single string .60 gaugeMostly to Drop Tune my Ebmm Jpxi 7 to Drop-A using Regular Slinkys 10-46 for the other 6 strings. Tension is perfect, piezo still reads the 60 gauge. Tone is perfect.

I have been opting for a lighter .020 Nickel-wound "G" string on the J160 rather than a .024. Have now gone to an even lighter .018 Ernie. That BeaTle "BELL" really rings out now, and yet, still will allow for some bending, (try it, you'll like it!). Thanx again M.F. for the "no-minimum" free shipping, this is a big "Thumbs-Up to us "PO-FOLK"! You guys ROCK! Gb bg

I use this brand on all my electric and acoustic guitars. I purchased these specifically for the 3 string cigar box slide-guitars I build. I have found that they perform the best of any that I have tried.

I use this brand on all my electric and acoustic guitars. I purchased these specifically for the 3 string cigar box slide-guitars I build. I have found that they perform the best of any that I have tried.

I use this brand on all my electric and acoustic guitars. I purchased these specifically for the 3 string cigar box slide-guitars I build. I have found that they perform the best of any that I have tried.

I like to make my own custom sets of strings and Musicians Friend has the largest selection of single Ernie Ball strings at the best price.

Coated strings are ok, but I find you always lose some tone with Electric Guitar and coated strings, specifically some shimmer. The regular Ernie Ball strings sound great and last a long time, especially if you clean the strings after each use with something like Fast Fret or another string cleaner.

I started playing guitar as a kid in the 60's. Back then "the" string to use was Ernie Ball. I still insist they're the best. I know there are a lot more choices today but I figure if it ain't broke don't fix it.